2007 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · AF07 OJE

The Ford Transit Connect presents a current roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the October 2024 pass at 180,950 miles showing no defects. The record carries a failed entry on the same date with no faults listed, suggesting an administrative or process error at the testing station rather than a mechanical defect. Prior to that, the September 2023 pass at 177,543 miles also recorded a clean result after a September 2023 fail at 177,522 miles with no defects noted, again pointing to test-centre anomalies rather than vehicle condition issues. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 2007 vehicle, with 180,950 miles recorded against roughly 9,524 miles per year. The gap between the August 2022 test at 172,597 miles and the September 2023 test at 177,543 miles shows about 4,946 miles added in thirteen months, a modest annual rate. From September 2023 to October 2024 the odometer moved only 3,407 miles, indicating lighter recent use. The data is sparse across the five entries and entirely clean of advisories or recorded defects, offering little insight into wear patterns. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and sills, as the MOT history contains no corrosion assessment despite the vehicle's nineteen-year age. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical checks given the lack of recorded advisories may reflect test leniency rather than confirmed condition. The twin failed tests with zero defects suggest inconsistent testing standards, so the absence of flagged wear should not be read as proof of sound mechanical health. Given the clean but irregular record, verify the October 2024 failure reason with DVSA directly before purchase. Confirm the vehicle has not stood idle for extended periods that could degrade tyres, brake calipers, or fluid systems despite low recent mileage.